Feeling Sick Worried I Have Hepatitis

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WORRIED SICK

Hi, first I really appreciate all of the work you put into this site. I just have some questions about hep c. I have a huge fear of contracting this disease and can't seem to kick it. There is not a lot of info on how it seems to be spread. I...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Continue to work out - it is great for your entire health. Would not expect risk from any blood born exposure. Your bussing of tables should be safe.... Read more »

Worried Sick!!!!!

I know this isn't the topic for this forum, but I feel very comfortable with your answers........ Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Sick of feeling sick

Dr. Bob, I beg of you, Please, Please answer my question!! I performed oral sex on a man 14 months... Read more »

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Worried Well...or Worried Sick...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Oh boy, I never thought I would become one of those worried well people...but after testing at six months I am still concerned about my results, even though the results were neg! ARG, I can't belive I'm a non beliver in my results, it's not that I... Read more »

worrying myself sick

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am looking for an opinion...Please, do NOT say "get tested" as I simply get ill just thinking about it. I just want someone, who knows something about AIDS to give me their opinion on the odds of being HIV+. Here is my scenario. OVer 13 years ago,... Read more »

I feel sick..

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I feel sick to my stomach. I've got so much on my mind it isn't even funny. This new company that came in, wants us to make a decision to go with them on the 28th. On top of that is of course the HIV test. I have to wait til July 2nd for the result.... Read more »

feeling sick and scared

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi, this is william needs some help. 1999.5.19, I received (just received) oral sexual from a woman. After that, I did protected sextual with her. Seems nothing wrong at that time.

One month late, June 19th, I'was online and reading about some AIDS... Read more »

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